This is a 10* on DETROIT

Taking Detroit, you ask? The Tigers put forth one of the more hideous seasons in recent memory last year, however, they are 2-1 so far in 2020. Furthermore, the team they took two of three from was the heavily hyped Reds and they did so on the road. Now the Tigers actually find themselves favored to win a game, something that was only the case 26 times in all of ‘19. The key is that they are facing the Royals at home. Kansas City is also a team you shouldn’t expect much from in this abbreviated 60-game season. They lost two of three at Cleveland in their first series and scored only five runs in the three games. Monday’s starter for the Royals will be Mike Montgomery and he allowed two home runs in his final exhibition outing, which isn’t a good sign. The Tigers are going with an opener for their home opener and it will be Michael Fulmer, who has not pitched in a major league game since 2018 due to undergoing Tommy John surgery. Fulmer was AL Rookie of the Year back in 2016 though and it speaks volumes that he and the Tigers are favored in this spot. 10* DETROIT

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